

A Different World (1987)
Overview
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Where to watch A Different World
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Philo | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix | — | — |
| Canada | Netflix | — | — |
| Australia | Netflix | — | — |
| Ireland | Netflix | — | — |
| New Zealand | Netflix | — | — |
| India | Netflix | — | — |
| South Africa | Netflix | — | — |
| Germany | Netflix | — | — |
| France | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists A Different World in 79 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is A Different World about?
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities. A Different World is a Comedy, Family series, first aired on 1987-09-24, 6 seasons and 144 episodes.
Is A Different World worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Different World 7.2 out of 10 from 78 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Different World?
In the United States, A Different World streams on Netflix and Philo. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Bill Cosby
Cast
- Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert
- Darryl M. Bell as Ron Johnson
- Kadeem Hardison as Dwayne Wayne
- Cree Summer as Freddie Brooks
- Charnele Brown as Kim Reese
- Lou Myers as Vernon Gaines
- Glynn Turman as Colonel Brad Taylor
- Ajai Sanders as Gina Devereaux
- Karen Malina White as Charmaine Brown
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Lena James
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Sources
Details and the 7.2/10 rating from A Different World on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.